Tart and sweet, these gluten-free lemon bars are like little squares of sunshine on a plate. They're adapted from this lemon curd recipe, but I swapped a few ingredients in order to create an impossibly rich and smooth lemony custard texture. Because I don't know about you, but I have strong opinions about lemon bars with thin, lumpy [...] Continue Reading
Easy Beard Oil Recipe (Makes Scruff Kissable!)
I didn't really know what romance was until my husband started greeting me with a warm cup of coffee every morning. When our kids were little and up before dawn, he'd say that if he couldn't help me get more sleep he could at least make me coffee, and I'm pretty sure I swooned the first time he brought it to me in bed. Parenting [...] Continue Reading
23 Science-Backed Tips for Deeper, More Restful Sleep
Inside: 23 science-backed sleep tips for deeper, more restful zzz’s that work even if you have kids! Have you ever woken up with an "aha" solution to a problem? If so, you're not alone. Dreams are linked to some of the most important breakthroughs in history, including the Theory of Relativity, the shape of DNA, and countless [...] Continue Reading
How To Choose A Natural Wine (And Why It Matters)
Once upon a time, I thought wine had it out for me. After just one glass with dinner I'd wake up the next day feeling icky no matter what variety I'd sipped: chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon, etc. Turns out, though, I'm just sensitive to some of the additives found in most conventional wines . . . and I'm not the only one. Natural wines have [...] Continue Reading
Easy Salmon Patties Recipe (Gluten-Free, Paleo)
Golden on the outside and moist and flavorful inside, these salmon patties are loaded with omega-3's, selenium, and the powerful antioxidant astaxanthin. My kids love to dip them in homemade Thousand Island, which is fine with me because weekly DHA-rich fish consumption is associated with higher intelligence scores and improved sleep in [...] Continue Reading
Streak-Free Homemade Window Cleaner
Does your family's bathroom mirror look like a Jackson Pollock painting? Mine is often spattered with homemade coconut oil soap and toothpaste, because apparently brushing teeth and washing hands can be contact sports if you try hard enough. Fortunately, this inexpensive DIY window and glass cleaner delivers streak-free results. [...] Continue Reading
Benefits of Whole Body Vibration Therapy
Can good vibrations really support lymphatic drainage, muscle toning, hormone production, bone mineral density and more? When I was introduced to the research behind whole body vibration therapy by a friend (who is also a doctor), I became so fascinated that I ended up getting a vibration plate to use at home. We'll dive into all the juicy [...] Continue Reading
Benefits of Collagen for Skin, Sleep, Mood & More
Most of us think of skincare as something we slather on instead of eat or drink, but in some parts of Asia one nutrient has been revered for its ability to support youthful-looking skin. For centuries, collagen-rich foods and drinks have been thought to help skin maintain elasticity while boosting hydration, and modern research seems to support [...] Continue Reading
